Mercy Estevez , LCSW

Mercy Estevez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 12 years of experience offering motivational counseling to individuals navigating depression, grief and loss, substance use concerns, and other life-related challenges. Her work emphasizes helping people draw meaning from their experiences and translate that insight into practical goals that support positive change and growth.

Her counseling style centers on the client, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients retain control of their decisions while receiving guidance toward constructive solutions. Mercy uses motivational techniques to encourage movement toward change, meeting clients where they are and helping to build momentum for sustained progress.

She partners with clients on their journeys, focusing on collaborative goal setting and empowering individuals to identify and apply their own strengths when addressing difficult situations. Mercy’s approach aims to promote resilience, practical problem solving, and steady personal growth through compassionate, client-centered care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy and support while clients explore their values and choices. This approach helps with a wide range of life challenges by encouraging self-discovery and personal responsibility.

Motivational Interviewing uses collaborative, goal-focused conversations to resolve ambivalence and build motivation for change. It is especially useful for situations where someone is weighing options around behavior change, such as substance use or lifestyle shifts.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation. It often complements other approaches when clients seek tools to manage anxiety, stress, or mood-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mercy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques over time so care remains aligned with progress and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, provide consistent access from different locations, and support ongoing work between sessions.